by trish on November 14, 2011
Avni currently designs her line in Cambridge, MA.
Born and raised in India, Avni’s designer, Avni Trivedi, spent her formative years immersed in the rich history, vibrant fashion, and beautiful art of Indian culture. From a young age, the crafts of local artisans fascinated Trivedi, who fell in love with the handmade fabrics she scouted out at artisan fairs in the villages of Gujarat. As she learned commerce from her grandfather, who headed a textile research unit, andingenuity from her mother, a successful entrepreneur in India’s fashion industry, the young Trivedi began designing clothes from local handmade fabrics as a hobby. … read more
Silk top with satin cravat
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Bamboo dress with braided belt
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Asymmetrical hand woven wool jacket
Shop Avni’s full collection online on Smashing Darling.
by trish on October 14, 2011
by Mo on October 6, 2011
by Mo on September 29, 2011
by Mo on September 28, 2011
In an effort to elevate the importance of individuality in our fashion culture, I pursue my passion for design and creation. …Every man and woman should be able to look, and especially “FEEL” their best. This is what I aim to achieve with every design I create. (Continue reading…)
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by Mo on September 22, 2011
by Mo on September 20, 2011
Swahili for “she dresses in fashion” Anavaa Kisasa is a fashion accessory line that specializes in high-quality handbags.
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The Bowler
Starting out as an image consultant, Zulema channeled her creativity and eye for detail into dressing artists for music videos. She soon honed in on designing handbags after growing increasingly tired of purchasing bags made from inferior materials at exorbitant prices. A New York girl at heart, Zulema is savvy, stylish and resourceful. A self professed accessories junkie, she designed AK with her own needs in mind. As such, AK bags are made from high quality Italian leathers and produced in small quantities – a feature that enables each bag to be given special care and attention. (Read more…)
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The Princess
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The AK Style
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The Shopper
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by Mo on September 20, 2011
Reif clothing will spend more time on shoulders and hips than in closets.
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Lindsey Reif is a self-taught seamstress and designer living in Portland, Oregon. She took up sewing as a hobby after migrating to Oregon from the midwest. Her first projects were one-offs, made from tablecloths, curtains, or whatever she could find at thrift stores. Since then, her creations have evolved into well-tailored, smart garments. In 2008, Lindsey decided to launch her own line, Reif, a collection of men’s and women’s clothing. Finding frustration with her own wardrobe, and the lack of pieces to tie everything together, Lindsey decided to create these wardrobe staples. (Continue reading…)
Chevron Skirt and Eva Tee
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Fritz Pullover
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Germaine Pullover
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SALE: Blitz Bomber Jacket
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